The Pipes of Laz 1 is a gargantuan, efficient nation, ruled by Paul Pipe with an even hand, and remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape, ubiquitous missile silos, and complete absence of social welfare. The hard-nosed, hard-working, humorless, devout population of 26.621 billion Lazians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Industry, Defense, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Laz Pipe. The average income tax rate is 38.2%.

The frighteningly efficient Laz 1ian economy, worth a remarkable 2,698 trillion Dollars a year, is fairly diversified and dominated by the Arms Manufacturing industry, with significant contributions from Tourism, Woodchip Exports, and Uranium Mining. Black market activity is rampant. Average income is an impressive 101,361 Dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.8 times as much as the poorest.

The military struggles with recruitment, it is now illegal for teens to view any sites except Club Kitten and My Little Donkey, auditors are gutting every governmental department, and money is being desperately pumped into the ruined economy. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Laz 1's national animal is the eagle, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its national religion is Pipism.

Laz 1 is ranked 63,091^st in the world and 2^nd in Markarth for Highest Average Incomes, with 101,361.32 Standard Monetary Units.